EFA CELEBRATES ELECTION OF PRESIDENT PETER ‘SAMORA’ SIMELANE TO COSAFA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Eswatini Football Association (EFA), alongside the entire national football fraternity, extends its warmest congratulations to EFA President Mr. Peter ‘Samora’ Simelane following his successful election to the Council of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) Executive Committee.
The landmark election took place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, during the COSAFA Elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Harare, Zimbabwe. The prestigious regional event was notably graced by the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr. Patrice Motsepe.
Mr. Simelane’s ascension to the regional executive arm highlights his growing influence and the rising profile of football governance in Eswatini. This milestone follows a rigorous process overseen by the COSAFA Electoral Committee, which confirmed the new leadership structure in accordance with international sporting statutes.
During the same elective congress, Oabile Thona Tariq Babitseng of Botswana was officially confirmed as the new COSAFA President, stepping into office alongside Madagascar’s Alfred Randriamanampisoa, who was elected Vice-President.
Mr. Simelane joins a distinguished group of ordinary Executive Committee members entrusted with steering the trajectory of Southern African football for the 2026–2029 term, including:
- Lijane Nthunya (Lesotho)
- Nqobile Magwizi (Zimbabwe)
- Robert Shimooshili (Namibia)
- Brenda Kunda (Zambia — Reserved Women’s Seat)
The EFA notes that this regional appointment beautifully complements Mr. Simelane’s existing international responsibilities, including his current seat on the FIFA Member Associations Committee. The executive board, technical staff, and sports stakeholders across Eswatini express supreme confidence that his leadership will significantly advance the beautiful game both at home and across the broader COSAFA zone.
